Jacks or Better Casino has suspended sailing of its casino cruise boat from Mayport.

"Jacks or Better Casino is suspending operations indefinitely because the purchase of a new ship has hit some snags," the company says in a recorded telephone message. "We will let you know if anything changes."

The message goes on to thank the guests who have patronized the ship over the past two years.

Sad to see them go. Their boat was always spotless and well maintained but it didn't handle the waves too well. Really friendly crew as well. I really enjoyed just going on and relaxing on the deck after playing inside. I hope they can get started up again.

Well said Liberty. People are too shortsighted with their religious beliefs to see the economic impact, they just see it as a nuisance/ waste of $. It is all about getting more people/$ in local mayport biz, whether it be at a restaurant or the ferry. These kinds of things attract tourists to the area, and I kinda like having them pay my state taxes...

The well being of the casino cruise boat added to the sustainability of Mayport which is already struggling due to the selfishness and greediness of Jaxport.

If Mayport had ownership of the land GIVEN away to the port it could be well on its way to being a serious destination for fishing vessels of all kinds along with visitors and this cruise boat would not be in dire straights for loans thus benefiting the Village and adding to the jobs and revitalization of the city as a whole.

I know a lot of people lose money in gambling but i also know there are quite a few that make living at it too and its no ones concern what the people do with their own money.

The worst part of the whole issue is there are more people of own community losing jobs and everyone should be sad about that.